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What does "Raga" mean? "Raga" is a set of music phrases that evokes feelings

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    "Together" by The 'Raga' Monsters
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    Raga Monsters

    "Together" by The 'Raga' Monsters

    "The Raga Monsters" is a school of Vocal Raga Music across ethnicities and ages 0+. Raga Music is rooted in Indian Classical Music which has existed for centuries. Using the power of Music and Song, ''The Raga Monsters' present the song "Together" - a message of hope and love to all people around the world to create a sense of "Togetherness" in these unprecedented times. 30 voices come together to present "Together". Created, Directed, Recorded, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Ramya Shankar - Founder/Director of "The Raga Monsters" based in Palo Alto, Ca (www.ramyashankarmusic.com) For more details on The Raga Monsters, visit www.ragamonsters.com.
    Heal The World - The Raga Monsters
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    Raga Monsters

    Heal The World - The Raga Monsters

    The Raga Monsters present "Heal the World" - A Raga Pop version of the classic, by the King of Pop - Michael Jackson. The song evokes a sense of responsibility for all to "Be the change you wish to see in the world" - famously quoted by Mahatma Gandhi. Weaving into the original song is the Universal Chant "Sarvesham Svastir Bhavattu" - The song has a strong sense of prayer for the entire world during these trying times. "The Raga Monsters" is an Early school of Raga Music across ethnicities and ages. Raga Music is rooted in Indian Classical Music which has existed for centuries. Created, Directed, Recorded, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Ramya Shankar - Founder/Director of "The Raga Monsters" based in Palo Alto, Ca (www.ramyashankarmusic.com) For more details on The Raga Monsters, visit www.ragamonsters.com.
    Raga Pop Medley - Where Pop Music meets Ragas and Chants!
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    Raga Monsters

    Raga Pop Medley - Where Pop Music meets Ragas and Chants!

    "The Raga Monsters" present a Medley of song from their Summer Raga Pop Session. Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" meets John Lennon's "Imagine" and american music group Black Eyed Peas song of activism "Where is the love"? The entire song rests firmly on the chant "Om Mani Padme Hum" - a chant to eliminate human suffering. Chant along with them and feel the power of music! The Raga Monsters is an Early school of Raga Vocal Music across ethnicities and ages founded by Artist and Vocalist Ramya Shankar (www.ramyashankarmusic.com) More information on The Raga Monsters can be found at "www.ragamonsters.com".
    Halloween Halloween 0 6
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    Raga Monsters

    Halloween Halloween 0 6

    Celebrate the spirit of Halloween with The Raga Monsters - by singing the "Halloween Halloween" song in Raga Mayamalawagowlai - which evokes a spooky yet peaceful feeling! The Raga Monsters is an Early school of Raga Vocal Music across ethnicities and ages founded by Artist and Vocalist Ramya Shankar (www.ramyashankarmusic.com) More information on The Raga Monsters can be found at "www.ragamonsters.com".
    Aadi Katre (Ramya Shankar)
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    Ramya Shankar

    Aadi Katre (Ramya Shankar)

    Here is a self composed tillana in carnatic-jazz. The song is about "Aadi Katre" (Wind in the month of "Aadi" - which is typically half of each - July and Aug) in the southern tip of India - how the wind kisses the mountains, how the wind plays with the flowers and the sea..
    tillAna in Revathy - Ramya Shankar
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    Ramya Shankar

    tillAna in Revathy - Ramya Shankar

    Ragam:Revathy Thalam: Misra chaapu Composer: Lalgudi Jayaraman
    Promo of 'The Indian Lullaby Project - I'
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    Ramya Shankar

    Promo of 'The Indian Lullaby Project - I'

    'The Indian Lullaby Project - I' is an instrumental compilation of the softest of Carnatic standards. It is designed to put your little one to a gentle night's sleep. Adults, too, can enjoy and escape into the world of ragas (scales) - be it Raga "Mohanam" that embodies beauty and love, Raga "Malayamarutam" which evokes a meditative mood, Raga "Kalyani" which is said to dispel fear and give motherly comfort, or the famous Raga "Neelambari" which has sleep promoting qualities. Travel back in time with therapeutic compositions each over 300 years old. Share the timeless melodies of south indian classical music with your baby as both of you settle in after a long day. Ramya Shankar Bhat is an Indian born vocalist/musician with over twenty years of training in south indian classical music. Ramya's music incorporates sounds from around the world and aims in creating music as a carrier of emotional matter; one struggles to feel otherwise. Ramya is also a mother of two baby boys. www.ramyashankar.com Mixed and Mastered @ Audio Academy, Bangalore Audio Engineer: Niranjan Shivaram Cover Design and Artwork: Samia Singh Copyright (c) 2013 Ramya Shankar Bhat Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited
    Never Too Busy
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    Ramya Shankar

    Never Too Busy

    Vocalist Ramya Shankar, Versatile and renowned Carnatic Jazz Saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and Noa Laniakea on the Acoustic Bass present an Indo Jazz collaboration. Mixed by Matthew Shell (MTS), Niranjan Shivaram (Audio Academy) Written, Composed, Arranged by Ramya Shankar www.ramyashankarmusic.com
    Ramya Shankar - Take Me There
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    Ramya Shankar

    Ramya Shankar - Take Me There

    Ramya Shankar's latest single - "Take me There" Lyrics, Music, Arrangement - Ramya Shankar Vocals - Ramya Shankar Harp - Viviane Chaix Bass - Dan Hawkins Percussion - Jon Howells Mixed and Mastered - P.A. Deepak - Grammy Award Winning Audio Engineer Video - Ilja Sarro - IdesignStudios, Berkeley, Ca Additional Vocal Dubs - Raveolution studios, Bangalore. Connect with Ramya - https://www.facebook.com/RamyaShankarMusic/ https://twitter.com/RamyaShankar https://www.ramyashankarmusic.com/ Music video by Ramya Shankar performing Take me There. © 2017 Ramya Shankar